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Who Are The Deplorables?
The strangest presidential election of my lifetime, and perhaps all U.S. political history, is finally drawing to a close. By the time many people read this column, the results will be known. Will Donald
Read More »CHASING THE NEWS
Every two weeks I write a column for Lagniappe. I usually pick a topic and start composing the column in my head about a week before the deadline. I haven’t written about family matters
Read More »Who ‘Owns’ Our Political Parties?
A Primer on the Electoral Process Many people are angry about and befuddled by our convoluted process for choosing the president. The confusion has been made worse this year as millions of new voters
Read More »CLINTON RELIES ON LANDRIEU
Last month, New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu spent a weekend in South Carolina campaigning. He spoke at African-American churches and gave television interviews. No, he’s not running for governor of South Carolina. He’s hitting
Read More »TOYS YOU WON’T SEE FOR CHRISTMAS
Christmas is just around the corner, and Santas are making out their lists of toys and gifts. Here are some items I think would make great gifts. But you won’t find them on any
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